Packaging and Hardware:

     The packaging was a little beat up when I got it and I was a little concerned about possible damage to the case.

     Fortunately, the case was well protected and didn't have a scratch on it.

     Everything you need is included and best of all, everything is labeled.  This is a big bonus in my book.  I'm tired of getting a case that has all of the hardware thrown in one bag.

External View:

     The case is very well constructed.  It's all aluminum, including the door.  It seems like the majority of the cases are black now, and that's alright with me.  The case comes with your choice of red leds or blue.  The one I have is red.  It gives it a meaner look than the blue.

     The I/O panel is located on the front of the case.  The I/O panel has 2 USB 2.0 ports, headphone and mic jacks, and an eSATA port.  I really like the addition of the eSATA port.  I hope this is feature makes its way to all cases.  The power and reset buttons can be hidden by the door when it's shut.  The door can then be shut and locked for added security at a LAN event.

     Each side has aluminum fins and places for two 120mm fans.  Altogether, there are room for 5, 120mm fans.  There isn't an intake fan in the front.  The rogue is designed to get good cross-flow of air, with up to 4, 120mm fans pushing and pulling air across your components.